The Polish Studies Center of Beijing Foreign Studies University held an online seminar to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Experts and scholars from China and Poland conducted in-depth discussions on topics such as Poland's political economy, culture and literature, talent cultivation, and educational cooperation, aiming to promote the development of China Poland research, facilitate exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, and enhance mutual understanding.

Political, Economic, and Social Changes in Poland

In depth exploration of Poland's development at multiple levels including politics, economy, culture, education, and its position in international relations. As the largest country in Central and Eastern Europe, Poland's development speed has attracted global attention and is regarded as an important partner of China in Central and Eastern Europe and even Europe. Studying Poland requires a new perspective from five major levels: national, sub regional, European integration, Eurasian, and global. Poland has a stable political structure and sustained economic growth, and is considered a 'normalized country'. In sub regional organizations, Poland plays a leading role in promoting European integration while seeking greater influence in Eurasian relations and at the global level. Poland's demand for strategic autonomy is reflected in its reliance on NATO and economic support from the US and Europe, its pursuit of relative rather than absolute strategic systems, and its geopolitical strategic systems. Internal social factors, such as individual value choices, populism, the conflict between nationalism and liberalism, have an impact on Poland's relationship with the European Union and even the world. The research agenda for the Polish national issue in the new era focuses on the social trends of nationalism and populism, as well as the conflict between Poland and the European Union on the issue of the rule of law. Despite political confrontation and concerns about Brexit, Poland's dependence on EU funding indicates that it lacks the strength to leave the EU, and Euroscepticism is more of a means for populist parties to defend their national identity and identity.

2. Research on Polish Culture and Literature

Deeply explored the study of Polish culture and literature, emphasizing the importance of culture in understanding national characteristics. Polish literature presents profound reflections on modern social issues and critical reflections on Polish society through the works of writers such as Olga Tokachuk, Witold Gombrovich, and Dorota Maswowska. Polish literature reflects the collective memory of Polish society, including themes such as historical suffering, national independence, and religious beliefs. At the same time, Polish cinema and music also reflect national identity, such as Krzysztof Kieslowski's film "Two Lives of Flowers" and Carol Szymanovsky's music composition, both showcasing patriotism, ethnicity, and religion in Polish culture. These cultural elements constitute the core of the Polish national spirit and have had a profound impact on national consciousness.

3. High level Polish research talent cultivation and Sino Polish education exchange and cooperation

Although the international situation and the COVID-19 have brought challenges to offline exchanges between China and Poland, high-level exchanges are frequent and people to people exchanges are continuous. Mutual support during the epidemic has deepened the feelings between the two peoples. The friendship between China and Poland has a long history, and cultural exchange is an important bond to enhance friendship. Educational cooperation has become a highlight of bilateral exchanges, and Confucius Institutes and Sinology departments have promoted cultural exchange. The cooperation between Sichuan University and Polish universities is a case of Sino Polish education cooperation. The China Central and Eastern European Education Cooperation Mechanism provides a new platform for educational exchanges between the two countries. The universities of the two countries continue to innovate cooperation models, and Sino foreign cooperative education cultivates professional composite talents. The Law School of Silesian University looks forward to innovative collaboration models. The cooperation between China and Poland in foreign language teaching has reached a new level, and Polish language has been promoted in Chinese universities. The study of Polish Sinology has received attention, and China's research on Poland continues to deepen. The "China view" in Poland in the new era presents changes and developments. The number of Polish Chinese is increasing, and their interest in Chinese culture is growing stronger. The Polish media's coverage of China has a predetermined stance, which affects the Polish public's perception of China. Telling China's story well and shaping China's international image has become a new topic for China Poland research and exchange cooperation. The Center for Polish Studies at BFSU has achieved success in academic research, talent cultivation, cultural exchanges, and social services, building an objective and comprehensive image of China for the Polish people and strengthening mutual learning between the two civilizations. In the future, the center will continue to leverage its advantages and provide more 'hard core products' for China's' soft power' construction.